Jet Trails Spring 2023 - First Issue

We are both grateful and proud of the way our Scouts, parents and volunteer leaders have persevered through the pandemic and continued to make Scouting programs happen throughout the Middle Tennessee Council. There are many positive attributes that make Scouting strong in the MTC, but the greatest strength comes from our people.

Thank you!

We hope everyone is “jumping on board” for a great 2023 Scouting year. Boxwell Scout Reservation continues to grow its programs as well as replace its older buildings and add new faciltities. We will have all new shower houses this summer and the new Roy Grindstaff Skilled Trades Center will have its inaugural season.

In addition to the exciting Council programs at Boxwell, Latimer, Parrish and Grimes Canoe Base, there will be a National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia and the National High Adventure bases will be open to capacity. We encourage all Scouts, leaders and parents to take part in these outdoor opportunities, each has its own unique experience that only Scouting can provide.

We are excited about the future of Scouting programs in the Middle Tennessee Council and look forward to a great 2023 Scouting year.

Yours in Scouting,

Dr. John Bright Cage Council President

Karen Bengtson Council Commissioner

Larry Brown Scout Executive

2023 Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America Officers and Executive Committee Members President Dr. John Bright Cage

Vice President Endowment John Roe

Chairman of Board Carl Haley

Vice President Finance Sam Belk

President Elect Clay Bright

Vice President Manpower Pete Williston

Commissioner Karen Bengtson

Vice President Marketing Dan Mohnke

Treasurer Carolyn Rambo

Vice President Membership Landon Gibbs

Assistant Treasurer Andrew Wall

Vice President Program Robert Guisinger

Chairman of Trustees Jack Turner

Vice President Properties Mark Buchanan

Vice President Administration Trey Harwell

Vice President Risk Management Patrick Sheehan

Vice President Camping Ben Whitehouse

Vice President Scoutreach Howard Gentry

Council Attorneys Jack Stringham Robb Harvey

Members At Large J. B. Baker Summer Bryan Andrew Byrd John Chobanian Ron DeBerry Harris Haston, Jay Hollomon Hank Ingram Teresa Kingery Kevin Monroe Gary Parkes Joe Russell Fant Smith George Stadler Bob Van Cleave Kevin Monroe Ken Weaver

Vice President District Operations Vice President STEM Eric Strickland Cy Fenton The following Trusts are supporting organizations of the Middle Tennessee Council, and each is run independently by its own set of Trustees as follows: (Endowment) Trustees Jack Turner – Chair Aubrey Harwell, Jr Bill Hickman J. B. Baker Robert A. McCabe, Jr. John H. Roe, Jr. George Stadler Jack Stringham Blair Wilson

Properties Trust – Trustees Craig Becker Steve Blackmon Greg Cashion John Harney Hill McAlister Robert A. McCabe, Jr. Dr. Philip Pfeffer

National Council Representatives Karen Bengtson Dr. John Bright Cage Carolyn Rambo Ken Weaver Youth Board Members Lodge Chief Samuel Rumbley Venturing President Hannah Neal

We had a great time at Boxwell Reservation for our Webelos Winter Weekend, with over 250 in attendance. This year we had fun with Minnions as the staff put on a great program for all Webelos. Webelos Scouts got to earn Build it, First Responder, Art Explosion, Aware and Care and more. Scouts shot BBs, Archery, and sling shots. They also went repelling, played field games, watched a movie and had an awesome campfire. We would like to thank Candace Boyce Camp Director and Jacob Dubois Program Director for a phenomenal job at Camp.

See you next year at Webelos Winter Weekend on January 5-7 2024

Boxwell Reservation is unique as it has its own camp dedicated just to Cub Scouts called CUBWORLD. Cubworld is a family program and we want you to come out with your Pack and bring your family to enjoy our great summer program at Boxwell Reservation.

At camp all you will need to bring is your personal gear as we provide a canvas tent, cot and mat, great food, and an excellent staff to provide you a great program. Cubworld has a lot to offer you and your family as you will see deer, turkeys, hawks, listen to owls at night, go fishing, see pesky raccoons, and even see a Bald Eagle. Cub Scouts can spend their time working on up to four Adventure pins and belt loops. While at camp, Cubs Scouts can shoot bb guns, bows, sling shots, go swimming, and canoeing. Scouts can also play ga-ga ball, go rappelling, see the stars and enjoy our amazing campfires. This year’s theme is Minions “The Quest of the Lost Banana.”

Family Scouting at Cubworld registration is now live and ready for you and your family to go to camp. Space is limited and will fill up fast. PLEASE GO TO HTTPS://WWW.MTCBSA.ORG/FAMILYSCOUTING

Dates, Times and Locations Districts

Dates & Times

Locations

Cogioba

June 5-9 9:a.m. - 4 p.m.

Rotary Park 2308 Rotary Park Drive Clarksville, TN 3704

Natchez Trace

June 5-9 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Franklin 1st UMC 120 Aldersgate Way Franklin, TN 37069

Percy Priest

June 5-7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Grace Church of the Nazarene 2620 Pennington Bend Rd, Nashville, TN 37214

Caney Fork

May 30 - June 2 8 a.m. - 3: p.m.

Happy Haven Children’s Home 2311 Wakefield Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501

Cumberland June 19-23 River - Lafayette 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lafayette City Park 508 Days Road Lafayette TN

Cumberland River - Lebanon

June 12-16 Cedars of Lebanon S.P. 8:30 a.m - 3:30 a.m. 328 Cedar Forest Rd Lebanon, TN 37090

Trails of Tears Murfreesboro

June 5-9 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Barfield Park 697 Veteran Pkwy Murfreesboro Tn

Trails of Tears Smyrna

June 26-30 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Smyrna Nat’l Guard Base 686 Fitzhugh Blvd Smyrna, TN 37167

We had a great Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation hosted by the Wa-Ha-Nasa Lod Ella Burk. Ella put on a phenomenal program for our Scouts here in the Middle Tenne an awesome staff. We had over 700 people in attendance for Sky’s the Limit as Scou Space Exploration, Horsemanship, all three Citizenships, Farm Mechanics and more.

Archery, Rifle, Shot gun, Cowboy Action and muzzleloading. Scouts went rappelling, C drowns, play gaga ball and more.

We look forward to seeing your troop here at Boxwell Winter Camp in 2023. The date

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Summer Camp is just around the corner. If your troop has not made a commitment to go to summer camp at Boxwell 2023, please go to the website and fill out the form for you and your troop at https://www.mtcbsa.org/scoutsbsasummecamp If your Troop is not going to our Summer Camp, you still can go to Boxwell Reservation.

Go online, fill out the form and select your classes. We want everyone to enjoy Boxwell for the Summer. If you have fun at camp and want to come to camp again you can. Just go to the website and fill out the form. See you at camp.

Join the 2023 Summer Camp Staff at Boxwell Reservation

Want to join our team at Boxwell Reservation? We are still in need of some Lifeguards, Aquatics Directors, and Shooting Sports Directors. In addition, we need instructors in Shooting Sports, COPE, Skilled Trades, STEM, Cubworld and a food truck driver as well.

Plenty of spots are still available for Summer Camp Staffing in 2023. Go to the website and sign up today! https://www.mtcbsa.org/campstaffopportunity

Round TUIT Round Tuit is growing to several of our facilities.

Parish Reservation Camp Tubb is every first Saturday of the month. Please contact David Rodgers at Elitehiker@yahoo.com Boxwell Reservaton is every third Saturday of the month. Please contact Larry Green at lgreen519@aol.com Grimes Canoe Base is the fourth weekend of each month. Please contact Kevin Treadwell at grimescanoebase@gmail.com

BSA Target and Range Sports

A new Special Needs and Disabilities (SND) Scouting page is now live on the MTCBSA website. You can find it here: https://www.mtcbsa.org/specialneeds! The page is packed with information that we hope will be helpful to current and prospective Scouting families as well as leaders.

Included on the website is information on: • • •

How to register Scouts with SND Advancement for Scouts with SND Camping tips for Scouts with SND

There are also links to helpful information on the National BSA website including the Abilities Digest and the Inclusion Toolbox. For more information, please email Linda Carter, Assoc. Development Director for the MTC, at lcarter@mtcbsa.org.

The purpose of BSA Target and Range sports is to introduce youth to shooting. The BSA shooting programs are based on age appropriateness and safety with the goal of developing a positive shooting experience for each youth.

We have some shooting sports trainings coming up.

For more information and to sign up by, visit https://www.mtcbsa.org/TrainingCourses/Targetand-Range-Sports-Training NRA Basic Rifle Course - April 1 & 2, 2023 NRA Basic Shotgun Course - April 29 & 30, 2023 Cub Scout Rangemaster Training - May 6, 2023 Rifle Instructor Course - May 19-21, 2023 Basic Shotgun Course - September 23, 2023 Basic Rifle Course - October 14, 2023 Shotgun Instructor - October 28, 2023

The Middle Tennessee Council is excited to offer several more Merit Badge Days for Scouts BSA to advance in the BSA program. Merit Badge Days have been a huge success and we will continue this program for our Scouts BSA program. We will conduct this program in the same manner and style and will be offering 15 Merit Badge options for your Scout to choose one a day. Your Scout can sign up for one day or both days (Saturday and Sunday).

The Cost is $35 per day and lunch is provided. Each session is limited to 25 or less Scouts and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Parents who are interested in staying can have the option of purchasing a lunch for $5.00. Everyone coming will need a water bottle, paper and pencil and other items needed for your merit badge class.

Sunday, April 30, 2023, starting at 1:30 p.m. Lipscomb University - Allen Arena Who is invited to Attend? Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend to congratulate these men and women on their incredible accomplishments.

During the reception we will recognize the Eagle Scouts, Quartermaster and Venturing Summit recipients from 2022 who are in attendance. We will also recognize the Eagle Scout Class Honorees. These individuals continue to support the ongoing efforts to make Scouting available to all youth in Middle Tennessee. The Middle Tennessee Council is proud to announce this year’s Eagle Honorees: Dr. John Bright Cage, Harris Haston, and Chris Snoddy We are excited that this year’s keynote speaker for the reception is retired NASA Astronaut Robert L. “Hoot” Gibson. He will share many stories of his incredible adventures.

We ask you to attend to help us congratulate our newest Silver Beaver Award Recipients: Mark Buchanan, Jim Guschke, Steve Lindsey, Roland Myers, Doug Patterson, Col Jim Reed and Charles Wehby.

This year’s Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 30, 2023, at David Lipscomb University – Allen Arena, 1:30 p.m. Scouts will walk across the stage and receive a MTC neckerchief from the Council Key 3. All Scouts are asked to wear a Class A uniform or nice dress attire.

The Middle Tennessee Council respectfully asks for individuals and companies to become a mentor or sponsor of the reception. The reception is free to all participants and mentors and award recipients, as we ask for sponsors to help underwrite the costs.

For questions, please contact our Eagle registrar, Cheryl Leach by email at Cheryl.Leach@scouting.org or by calling the Scout Service Center at 615-383-9724.

Visit https://scoutingevent.com/560-66934 to register for the event

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American Legion Post 206 American Legion Post 206 Community Church First Baptist Church of Hendersonville Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Hendersonville United Methodist Church Middle TN Council BSA

Cameron Michael Thomas Bradley James Robert Mackie Jr. Cody Allen Howard Savannah Leigh Buckner Jonathan White Ty Webster Burk Nicholas James Canfield Darin Thomas Wieczorek

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Algood Cumberland Presbyterian Church Church of Christ at 521 South Jefferson Inc Clay County Park Board First United Methodist Church Gainesboro Loyal Order of Moose #1725 St. Michael’s Episcopal Church St. Michael’s Episcopal Church St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Jordan Van Adams William Schley James G. Moffett

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Cathedral of the Incarnation Cathedral of the Incarnation East End United Methodist Church

Caney Fork

Centennial

Cogioba Freya Anne Eason-Bassett Troop 0021

Emily Lynn Knox Troop 0021

Gabriel Cirian Fitzgerald Troop 0503 Trevor David Senn Troop 0503 Nicholas Isaiah Pease Troop 0546 David Nathanial Pease Troop 0546 Lukus Clinton Bracknell Troop 0125 Cristofer Armando Rodriguez Troop 0562 Christian Michael Tapia Troop 0562 Cody Michael Thompson Troop 0500 Ella J.Reynolds Troop 5252 Ryan Tyler Sharratt Troop 0365

American Legion Auxiliary CSM Gary W Crisp Unit 289 American Legion Auxiliary CSM Gary W Crisp Unit 289 Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Central Civitan Club Central Civitan Club Christ Lutheran Church Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing First Presbyterian Church New Providence Civitan Club Sango United Methodist Church

Austin Scott Marlow Griffen Rowland Akkerman Grant Justice Rountree Owen Christopher Smith Ryan Douglas Shafer Everett William Ackley Daniel Jerry Chalk William Colby Muller Cody David Shepherd Xander Guage Taylor Samuel Vincent Cammarata Ryan Ashton Hawkins Caleb Alan Tapp Leander Alan Tenbarge

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College Hills Church of Christ Cook’s United Methodist Men’s Club Dillon Cabinet and Millwork Inc First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon Gladeville United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Grace United Methodist Church Music City Baptist Church Music City Baptist Church Music City Baptist Church St. Stephen Catholic Community

Aaron James Kiser

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Community Lions Club

Cumberland River

Elk River

Austin Emory Huffhines Luke Alan Merritt Eli Sumner Fisk Nathaneil Ryne Gervais Isaac Harrison Pratt Jonathan Elijah Raulston

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Jackson Lloyd Blakemore Landen Krantz Ross Michael Kenney Jason Lee Erfourth James Alan Erfourth

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Alexander Tobias Heine Jacob Adam Scheuring David Ryan Strawer Jonathan Elliott Keel Mason Rayne Ussery Knox Anthony Einerson

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Thomas Anthony Korn Peter Harper Swanson Garrett Christopher Warner Andrew John Bauchiero J Davis Michael Deere James Thomas Fox Graham Roswell Goodman Griffin Roper Goodman Ryan George Holman James Linert Kazmierowicz Frederic Tremaine Billings V Peter Wise Darst Jackson Thomas Preisler David Beckett Proctor Stephen Zachary Riven Ross John Sonday Fielding Hudson Staelin Seth Anderson Stewart Elisha Patrick Jordan Charlie Andrews Michael Jason Cloud Landis Crockett Cooper Matthew Parrott Howard Sumner Kelley Theophilus Maxwell Mosse

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Justin Zachary Clayton James Sutton King Xiaoshan Luo Chuxiong Luo Riley C. Tuttle Jonathan Daniel Zink Carolyn Rose Singhel Lilium Nave Goettel Rebecca Jean Lotz

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Highland Rim

James E. West

Natchez Trace

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church First Cumberland Presbyterian Church First National Bank of Fayetteville First UMC of Manchester St. Paul the Apostle Church St. Paul the Apostle Church

Chapel Hill Lions Club City of Lynnville First United Methodist Church Kiwanis Club of Columbia Inc Kiwanis Club of Columbia Inc

David Day Construction LLC East Hickman Volunteer Fire Department East Hickman Volunteer Fire Department St. James Episcopal Church St. James Episcopal Church United Methodist Church of Waverly

Christ Presbyterian Church Christ the King Parish Council First Presbyterian Church of Nashville Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA Middle TN Council BSA St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. George’s Episcopal Church St. Henry Catholic Church Woodmont Baptist Church Woodmont Baptist Church Woodmont Christian Church Woodmont Christian Church Woodmont Christian Church Woodmont Christian Church Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Berry’s Chapel Church of Christ Brentwood United Methodist Church Christ Community Church Christ Community Church

Laina Michelle Scott Lillian Sloane Strickland Corinna Rachel Vollmer Juliette Katherine Wall Haven Grace Zimmerman Jacob Daniel Connolly Brandon Fogarty Harrison Charles Penn Walker Austin Schul Samuel Johnny Walker Sohan Reddi Challa Aayush Avinash Kumar Arnav Sachin Mehta Trevor Johnny Rovey Zachary Michael Schacht Christopher James Martin Thomas Robert Brown Max James Hancock Caden James Mohnke Chadic Lewis Ryder Christopher Edward Utiger Connor Douglas Williams John Max Brabson John Henry Del Principe Ian Mikael Rief Jackson Arie Sanborn Owen Matthew Graves Reagan Landon McNeill James Grady Wallenfang Blake Mitchell Whitman John W. Schepmann Keaton Lougee Colin Doyle Durelli

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Alexander Timothy Moore Nikita Dale Robbrecht Miles Wesley Brown Kyle James Shepherd Steven Van Dang

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Andrew Price Memorial Methodist Church Hermitage Church of the Nazarene Lake Providence Baptist Church Middle TN Council BSA St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Percy Priest

Trail of Tears

Jacob Sayers Troop 0374 Blackman TN Scouts Mason Warner Smith Troop 0374 Blackman TN Scouts Zachary Helcher Troop 0197 Fellowship United Methodist Church Levi Joseph O’Neill Troop 0416 First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro James Reece Hoffman Troop 3200 First United Methodist Church Gainesboro Daniel George Strawser Troop 0106 First UMC of Murfreesboro Trapper Dain Franklin Troop 3200 Smyrna Lions Club Matthew James Lacas Troop 3200 Smyrna Lions Club Aiden Walker Charles Olivier Troop 0398 St. Mark’s UMC Men’s Club Cody Vincent Wade Troop 0398 St. Mark’s UMC Men’s Club Nathaniel Lynn Carter Troop 1108 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Ethan Daniel Parker Troop 1108 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Patrick Alexander Cronin Troop 0538 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Christopher Vance Hutchings Troop 0538 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Every year, representatives from each of the six Boy Scouts of America Councils in the great state of Tennessee gather for a day to participate in the Report to the State. These youth members joined forces on February 27, 2023, for a memorable day designed to report the current state of Scouting across Tennessee to the elected officials of Tennessee.

Beginning at 11:00am, Council representatives from across the state began to gather at the MTC office in Nashville, where they enjoyed a fantastic lunch, and listened to State Representative Jody Barrett of Dickson, TN. An Eagle Scout himself, Representative Barrett regaled those in attendance with his personal Scouting background, and how Scouting had helped him become the strong leader he is today. His legislation on behalf of Tennesseans has focused on a range of issues, including affordable housing, public transportation, health care access, criminal justice and the environment, much of which can be directly linked to his Scouting values.

Following lunch, the contingent traveled to the Country Music Hall of Fame for a self-guided tour followed by a guided tour of the State Capitol, before heading to the floor of the Tennessee State Senate for the official program and the report to the state. Lastly, the council representatives presented their Council information during the opening session of the House of Representative and the Senate.

Representatives from each Council included: Cherokee Area Council Chattanooga, TN - Brody Owens Chickasaw Council Memphis, TN - Ava Look Great Smokey Mountains Knoxville, TN - Luke Williams Middle TN Council Nashville, TN – Wyatt Hensley, Matthew Pyle, David Olakunle, Jack Jones, and Hannah Neal Sequoyah Council Johnson City, TN – Alexander Hodgin West Tennessee Area Council Jackson, TN – Jack Carroll This was an amazing day. Scouting is alive and well in Tennessee.

SAFE SCOUTING Accidents happen!

It’s how you respond to them that matters.

To ensure the safety of its participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE: • • •

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Supervision: Youth are supervised by qualified and trustworthy adults; Assessment: Activities are assessed for risks during planning; Fitness and skill: Leaders have confirmed that prerequisite fitness and skill levels exist for participants to take part safely; and Equipment and environment: Safe and appropriately sized equipment, courses, camps, campsites, trails or playing fields are used properly.

However, incidents can occur even when the program is being delivered as designed. That’s when the BSA’s incident reporting process comes into play.

Go to the Middle Tennessee Council website: MTCBSA. org / Unit Support / Health and Safety page, to see what to do and how reporting works.

Stay Scouting Safe!

The Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America, held its 31st Annual Nashville Patron Luncheon on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. More than 850 community leaders and supporters attended to honor the Council’s five Scouts of the Year and to learn about and support the MTC Scouting programs. During the luncheon, former Governor of Tennessee Bill Haslam, hosted a one-on-one conversation with Retired General David H. Petraeus.

The Nashville Patron Luncheon is the Council’s largest fundraising event. In 2023, the luncheon generated more than $1,737,000 in contributions towards our Friends of Scouting campaign goal of $2,861,000. Special thanks to our campaign leadership including Winston Justice, a vice president with Alliance Bernstein, for serving as the Council’s Friends of Scouting Chair, and to Clay Bright, with the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee, who served as the 2023 Nashville Patron Luncheon Chair.

The Scouts of the Year being honored were Wyatt Hensley (Webelos, Pack 358), Matthew Pyle (Second Class, Troop 593), David Olakunle (First Class, Troop 621), Jack Jones (Life Scout, Troop 137), and Hannah Neal (Life Scout, Troop 2019, Venture Crew 357 and Ship 1919).

University of Scouting March 18, 2023 The University of Scouting (UoS) is the Middle see Council’s premier one-day core and supple training opportunity. UoS goes beyond Leader S and even Advanced Training to provide Scout L with the knowledge and skills on specific topics help them excel in their efforts to deliver the pro Scouting. In addition, there are several training tunities for youth as well! The UoS goal is to pro information that is practical, and immediately us topics that are not readily available at the local

Climbing and Rappelling Training April 14-16 and October 13-15 ,2023 The Middle TN Council Cope and Climbing Com provides a unit level training program for climbi rappelling. The program requires two weekends complete. At the end of the first weekend you w to receive your Climbing Instructor Level I traine (valid 1 year). Then coming to a second sessio helping provide instruction, and exhibiting profic the taught skills, will qualify you to receive your Instructor Level II card (valid 3 years).

Rangemaster Training for BB, Archer Slingshot May 6, 2023 This is the certification class for Range Officers prepare them to conduct certified and safe Sho Sports activities in Council Day Camps and oth Council Cub Events.

Wilderness First Aid Training May 5-6, 2023 Latimer Reservation is proud to offer to Scouts and adults the opportunity to complete the Wild First Aid Training. This training is required of ea unit participating in any of the national high adv programs of the BSA. This training will be cond Bob Forde, Janet Forde and Katie Sherrouse, c instructors.

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) May 28 - June 2, 2023 NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experiences that they can use in their home unit and in other situations demanding quality leadership. This training integrates the best of modern leadership theory with Scouting through activities, presentations, challenges, while engaged in a unified approach to leadership. Using a wide-range of activities events, games, and adventure, participants put into action the leadership skills they are learning.

Wood Badge Pre-course Orientation – August 5, 2023 August 25-27, 2023 and September 23-24, 2023 Wood Badge is the premier adult leadership training program for the Boy Scouts of America. This program is open to all registered adult Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, District and Council leaders who have completed the basic training requirements (Youth Protection, Fast Start, This is Scouting and Position Specific Training). Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters must also complete Introduction to Outdoor leadership Skills.

Youth and Adult Whitewater Training July 29-30, 2023 The Hiwassee River is a beautiful, dam-controlled class II river that is excellent for teaching. Students learn how to read whitewater, control a kayak or canoe in whitewater and rescue not only themselves but others.

We work in small classes so that the techniques can be tailored to the skill level of the students. Come learn in our Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced classes. Youth and adult courses will be separate and concurrent.

The Middle Tennessee Council wants to ensure that you have the training that you need to be successful as a leader. We also provide Leader Specific Training in person. Dates, times and locations are listed on the Council Website at https://www.mtcbsa.org/CoursePrograms

Individual Scouts as well as Troops, Crews or Ships are welcome to participate.

Powder Horn August 11-13 and September 8-10, 2023 Powder Horn is an Outdoor/ High Adventure resource management course designed to motivate and prepare adult and youth leaders to provide their unit with safe and correct Outdoor/High Adventure activities.

More information and registration for all courses above can be found at https://www.mtcbsa.org/CoursePrograms

In Honor of: J. B. BAKER Jered Shuknecht

In Memory of SARAH ARCHER Thomas Bates Hardcastle Construction

MACK LINEBAUGH Larry Brown Ken and Vivian Connelly Neal & Harwell, PLC Phil and Pam Pfeffer

KELLY AUSTIN Rena Jones Johnson Paul Teeple

RON MORANVILLE Ken and Vivian Connelly

KENNETH BEAM Bob and Anne Smith

DAVE MULLENDORE Benjamin Armistead

BILL FREEMAN Robert Guisinger Don McKinney MICHAEL HARBERS Suzanne Baker Peggy Harbers Anne Kim Ladies Club of the Village at Morningside

SAM RIGGANS Terry and Alicia Riggans Steve Walls DURAN SHAVERS Wayne Orr CHRIS SNODDY Steve Belew Larry and Carol Brown Kenneth Davis Steve Eubank

Robert and Beverly Guisinger Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. Randall Hill James Milam Gary and Carolyn Mueller Mary Ann Peugeot Phil and Pam Pfeffer Robert Van Cleave JIM WHITE Boston, Holt and Durham Robert Findler Judy and Alex Heffington Danny Martin Michael Reischman Matthew Scallan Smelter Service Corp.

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